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Senior Team Training:

Conducting Mental Capacity Assessments

21 May 2026

10.00am - 4.00pm

Online

Cost :

WMCA Members £45.00

Non Members £65.00

(all prices include VAT)

Course Description:

A practical session focused on applying the Mental Capacity Act in real-world situations, with clear guidance on assessing capacity confidently and lawfully.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
• Apply the 2-stage capacity test
• Record assessments clearly and defensibly
• Avoid common pitfalls in practice

Who is it for:

Nurses, senior care

rs and managers responsible for assessing capacity.

Aligns with:

• Module 7 – Safeguarding & Mental Capacity (7.4)
• Module 6 – Leading Person-Centred Practice (6.1)
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(Of the Skills for Care Management Induction Standards)

Why:

The training focuses on the Mental Capacity Act, applying the two‑stage test, and lawful assessment directly linked to mental capacity principles, rights‑based practice and person‑centred decision‑making.

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